Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation’s prestigious award recognizing the best football scholar-athlete in the nation.
Flowers is among a select group of student-athletes from across the country recognized for their accomplishments on the football field, in the classroom and in their communities.
A team captain for the Hokies, Flowers has established himself as a leader both on and off the field during his Virginia Tech career. He currently carries a 3.64 grade-point average and has embraced numerous leadership and service opportunities as a member of the Hokies.
Flowers serves as an FCA Junior Chaplain and is a member of Virginia Tech's leadership council, roles that reflect his commitment to serving his teammates and the broader community.
During his time in Blacksburg, Flowers has made a positive impact in the New River Valley and surrounding area. Among his efforts, he has volunteered with Night to Shine, a program of the Tim Tebow Foundation that provides a prom-night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.
Flowers has also volunteered with Warm Hearth Village Senior Living and the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia.
On the field, Flowers has been a key contributor to the Hokies' defense and has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches through his preparation, consistency and leadership. Over the last two seasons, the Fort Worth, Texas product has registered 56 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a blocked punt.
The Campbell Trophy, presented annually by the National Football Foundation, recognizes a student-athlete who demonstrates an outstanding combination of academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. The award is often referred to as the "Academic Heisman."
The National Football Foundation will announce the finalists for the Campbell Trophy later this season. The 2026 Campbell Trophy recipient will be announced as part of the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner presented by Las Vegas Sands in December in Las Vegas.
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